Police Recruiter

St. Louis, MO
St. Louis County Sheriff

Salary: $48,193.60 – $86,756.80 Annually

Position Summary:

An employee in this position will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment related to recruitment activities. The Recruiter will find qualified applicants to fill open professional staff positions in the Department. The Recruiter will work to understand job requirements to ensure candidates are a good fit for the position. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with candidates and stakeholders are necessary.

Essential Functions:

  • Efectively manage a large database of applicants, ensuring frequent communication.
  • Attend job fairs to attract a more diverse range of qualified applicants at local and out-of-town events.
  • Liaise with local and out-of-town officials of colleges and universities to recruit students from various school programs. This will also require occasional out-of-town travel.
  • Build relationships with community-based organizations for recruiting services.
  • Increase Department employees’ participation in recruitment activities through new and existing programs.
  • Publicly portray an enthusiastic and positive image of the Department and its employees.
  • Innovate and implement new recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
  • Host career fairs and attend zoom conferences.
  • Maintain positive relationships with contacts made in the field.
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or similar is preferred.
  • Preference is given to candidates with at least two (2) years of experience in recruiting, preferably on a large, multi-location scale.
  • An employee in this job will receive a department cell phone, laptop and take-home vehicle.